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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.78, 2,113.35 and 1,295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.78, 2,113.35 and 1,295.96 is: 1,941.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.78 : 2,113.35 = 1,295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.78/2,113.35 = 1,295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.78x = 2,113.35 × 1,295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.78x = 2,738,806.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,806.50/1,410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.34

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